Digital Projection Thunder 9000gv User Manual

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Projector Orientation
An image can be projected from in front or behind a screen, and the
projector can be installed on the ceiling*.
Ceiling Front Projection
Use [Projector Options] →[Setup] →[Page 1] →[Orientation] to select
Ceiling Front. (See page E-36.)
Ceiling Rear Projection
Use [Projector Options] →[Setup] →[Page 1] →[Orientation] to select
Ceiling Rear. (See page E-36.)
Desktop Rear Projection
Use [Projector Options] →[Setup] →[Page 1] →[Orientation] to select
Desktop Rear. (See page E-36.)
WARNING
•Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done by a qualified
technician. Contact your DIGITAL PROJECTION dealer for more
information.
*Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
•Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls
to the ground, you can be injured and the projector severely dam-
aged.
•Do not use the projector where temperatures vary greatly. The pro-
jector must be used at temperatures between 40°F (5°C) and 95°F
(35°C).
•Do not expose the projector to moisture, dust, or smoke. This will
harm the screen image.
•Ensure that you have adequate ventilation around your projector so
heat can dissipate. Do not cover the vents on the projector.
Transparent screen
Transparent screen 
						

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When used in standalone operation
Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer
Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to THUNDER 9000gv
Projector will enable you to project your computers screen image for an
impressive presentation.
To connect to a PC or Macintosh :
1. Turn off the power to your projector and computer.
2. Use a signal cable (not provided) to connect your PC or Macintosh
computer to the projector.
3. Turn on the projector and the computer.
4. If the projector goes blank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused
by a screen saver installed on the computer.
Connecting Your Document Camera
You can connect the projector to a document camera. To do so, simply:
1. Turn off the power to your projector and document camera.
2. Use a standard video cable to connect your document camera to the
Video input on your projector. Or connect to the INPUT3 (RGB) on
your projector.
3. Turn on the projector and the document camera.
NOTE: Refer to your document cameras owners manual for more informationabout your cameras video output requirements .
4. CONNECTIONS
OUTPUT
INPUT3
OPTION
REMOTE1RGB
OUTIN
REMOTE2
REMOTE3INPUT7
INPUT8 INPUT5 INPUT6
OUT
LED
ON
OFF IN
INY
C S-VIDEO1
S-VIDEO2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 R/Cr
B/CbCb
H/HV
V VH/HV B/CbG/Y G/YR/CrCr
SDI Y
INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT4
OUTPUT
INPUT0
RGB DIGITALINPUT9
OUT
PC control
ISS-6020 Switcher
Wired remote controlPCDocument camera
DVD player
PC / Workstation
DVD player VCR
LD player
Document camera
Connecting Your VCR Or Laser Disc Player
Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laser
disc player to your THUNDER 9000gv Projector. To make these connec-
tions, simply:
1. Turn off the power to your projector and VCR or laser disc player.
2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on
the back of your VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end to
the Video input on your projector. Use standard RCA audio patch
cords to connect the audio from your VCR or laser disc player to your
sound system (if your VCR or laser disc player has this capability).
Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct for
stereo sound.
3. Turn on the projector and the VCR or laser disc player.
NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owners manual for more informa-tion about your equipments video output requirements.
PC with RGB digital
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OUTPUT
INPUT3
OPTION
REMOTE1RGB
OUTIN
REMOTE2
REMOTE3INPUT7
INPUT8 INPUT5 INPUT6
OUT
LED
ON
OFF IN
INY
C S-VIDEO1
S-VIDEO2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 R/Cr
B/CbCb
H/HV
V VH/HV B/CbG/Y G/YR/CrCr
SDI Y
INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT4
OUTPUT
INPUT0
RGB DIGITALINPUT9
OUT
When Used with One Switcher (ISS-6020/ISS-6020G)
Up to 10 input signals can be accepted when the projector is connected to one Switcher. Using the projector with the Switcher allows easy
adjustment and signal selection.
•Select [Advanced Menu] → [Projector Options] → [Switcher Control] → [SW1 Level]. See page E-37 for the information in detail.
•For more information on the Switcher, refer to the users manual accompanying the ISS-6020/ISS-6020G Switcher.
•All cables mentioned above are sold separately.
•The RGB2 terminal will not work with the Switcher Control function.
*When connecting with the VIDEO INPUT MODULE (6020-VID), set the VIDEO MODE select switch (S3001) to 8. The VIDEO MODE select
switch is located on the VIDEO INPUT MODULE (6020-VID).
NOTE: While in the Switcher Control mode, a video standard is selected at the projector.
If you set the VIDEO MODE select switch (S3001) to 8 with the QUAD DECODER installed in the Switcher ISS-6020, the image will not be displayed correctly.
In that case, first remove the QUAD DECODER from the Switcher ISS-6020.
For more details, contact your dealer.
The Switcher
ISS-6020/ISS-6020G
Personal computer VCRFrom R, G, B, H/V on separate H
and V. on the RGB OUTPUT module To REMOTE1
To SYSTEM CONTROL
REMOTE 1 Optional control cable 15p-15p
(CTL-6010)To INPUT 1
3BNC-3BNC cable(sync on green)
4BNC-4BNC cable(composite)
5BNC-5BNC coaxial cable
(separate sync)
(recommended) 
						

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When Used with Two or More Switchers  (100
Inputs)
Up to 100 inputs can be accepted using the ISS-6020 Switcher.
How to make connections:
1. Connect the REMOTE 1 terminal of the master Switcher to the RE-
MOTE 1 of the projector using the optional control cable (15p-15p/
CTL-6010).
2. Next connect the REMOTE 2 terminal of the master Switcher to the
REMOTE 1 terminal of the first slave Switcher using the same op-
tional control cable as mentioned above. Third, connect the REMOTE
2 terminal of the first slave to the REMOTE 1 of the second slave,
and the REMOTE 2 terminal of the second slave to the REMOTE 1
terminal of the third slave (— and the REMOTE 2 of the ninth slave to
the REMOTE 1 of the tenth slave). Connect all the Switchers with
optional control cables.
NOTE:
•Be sure to set all the slide switches (S8603) of the Switcher to RS-422 posi-
tions. Set the one on the last slave Switcher to the appropriate position to
match the connected equipment such as a personal computer. (RS-422/RS-
232C for PC control of projector)
•Set the DIP switch S8601 of the Switcher.
OPTION (PC)
MASTER
SWITCHERREMOTE
CONTROL
OPTION
(PC) SLAVE 1
SLAVE 2
SLAVE 10 10 inputs
10 inputs
10 inputsSignalSwitcher
Signal
REMOTE 1
REMOTE 2
Signal
REMOTE 1
REMOTE 2
SLAVE 3
SLAVE 9
Signal
REMOTE 1
REMOTE 2 REMOTE 2To SLOT 1
To SLOT 2
To SLOT 10
To REMOTE 2REMOTE 1Signal (Input 1)
REMOTE
Projector
NOTE: The optional remote control RC-6320 for ISS-6020 will not work cor-rectly in the SW Level 1 or 2 mode.
REMOTE 1
To use the projector with the Switcher ISS-6020 in the Switcher Control mode,
*When connecting with the VIDEO INPUT MODULE (6020-VID), set the VIDEO MODE select switch (S3001) to 8. The VIDEO MODE select
switch is located on the VIDEO INPUT MODULE (6020-VID).
NOTE: While in the Switcher Control mode, a video standard is selected at the projector.
If you set the VIDEO MODE select switch (S3001) to 8 with the QUAD DECODER installed in the Switcher ISS-6020, the image will not be displayed correctly.
In that case, first remove the QUAD DECODER from the Switcher ISS-6020.
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Set the DIP switch (S8601) of the Switcher as follows:
The Projector
Slot 1 of the Master
Slot 2 of the Master
Slot 3 of the Master
Slot 4 of the Master
Slot 5 of the Master
Slot 6 of the Master
Slot 7 of the Master
Slot 8 of the Master
Slot 9 of the Master
Slot 10 of the MasterMaster
Slave 1
Slave 2
Slave 3
Slave 4
Slave 5
Slave 6
Slave 7
Slave 8
Slave 9
Slave 10 ISS-6020
ISS-6020GOutput toSetting of S8601
NOTE: Slave numbers 1 to 10 must correspond to the master’s slot numbers 1 to 10.
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678
OPEN
SHORT 1
2345678 
						

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REMOTE 1 Connector
Pin Configuration of Optional CTL-6010 Cable
REMOTE 1 connector
of the Switcher mini D-
sub 15 pin (female) REMOTE 1 connector of
the Projector mini D-sub
15 pin (female)
Shield (frame ground)
Pins without a number are open.
51423
10
11 12 13 14 156 978
This connector is used for either connecting the ISS-6020/ISS-6020G Switcher or a third
par ty external control device (Contact Closure). When the Switcher is used, connect it with
the optional control cable (15-15 pin; 50 ft./16m; CTL-6010) to this connector.
When using with the Switcher ISS-6020/ISS-6020G, connect No. 1,2,6,7,9 and15 pins of
the projector to the same No. pins of the switcher as shown below. When used with the Switcher.
Pin No. FUNCTION
1, 2, 6 and 7 Sending and receiving data when the Switcher is used.
9Identifying the Projector
15 Ground
3, 8,11 and 12 Used inside the Projector. Normally set to OPEN.
11
2 2
15
156 6
9
97
7 
						

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When used in stand alone operation.
Pin No.
14
5
10
4,8,12,11SHORT/OPEN
SHORT
OPEN
SHORT
OPEN
SHORT
OPENFUNCTION
External control mode ON
External control mode OFF
POWER ON
POWER OFF
PICTURE MUTE ON
PICTURE MUTE OFF
*When the combinations other than specified in the above table are selected, the input will be forcefully switched to RGB 1.
*The term “SHORT” means to connect with pin 15
*When in the external control mode, the POWER, INPUT, PICTURE MUTE and SOUND MUTE buttons on the remote control will not function.
NOTE: Pin 14 is the external remote signal terminal. The projector can be controlled by the same format signal as the supplied remote control from the externalcontroller regardless of setting on Pin 14.
NOTE: When turning off the power to the projector using the external control, do not disconnect the plug from the power outlet. These procedures are to protect yourprojector and the connected equipment.
11pin
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
SHORT
SHORT12pin
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
SHORT
SHORT
SHORT
SHORT
OPEN
OPEN8pin
OPEN
OPEN
SHORT
SHORT
OPEN
OPEN
SHORT
SHORT
OPEN
SHORT4pin
OPEN
SHORT
OPEN
SHORT
OPEN
SHORT
OPEN
SHORT
OPEN
OPENRGB 1 (INPUT 1)
VIDEO 1 (INPUT 5)
S-VIDEO 1 (INPUT 7)
COMPONENT (INPUT 4)
SDI (INPUT 0)
RGB 2 (INPUT 2)
VIDEO 2 (INPUT 6)
S-VIDEO 2 (INPUT 8)
RGB (DIGITAL) (INPUT 9)
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REMOTE2
INPUT7S-VIDEO1
Y
C IN
OUT
Operating Multiple Projectors with the Remote Control
You can operate multiple projectors with the same remote control in wireless operation.
To  do so:
1. Select [Advanced Menu] → [Projector Options] → [Setup] → [Page 5] → [Projector ID] and assign an ID number to each projector. See also page
E-37.
2. On the remote control specify the ID number of the projector to be adjusted. Press and hold the CTL and press MENU (ADDRESS) button to
enter the ID number.
You can operate the projector assigned the same ID number as the remote control.
Projector ID= 01Projector ID= 02 Projector ID= 03
Remote Address = 03
You can daisy-chain multiple projectors and operate them separately with the same remote control in wired operation.
To  do so:
1. Use the remote control cable to connect the REMOTE 2 Output of one projector to the REMOTE 2 Input of the next projector until all the projectors are
connected. Only one remote control cable is supplied with each projector.
2. Specify a unique projector ID for each projector.
3. Specify the same remote address as the projector ID to be adjusted.
NOTE: Specifying None for projector ID allows you to operate multiple projectors concurrently. However, some projectors may not synchronize to the otherprojectors.
Projector ID= 01 Projector ID= 02 Projector ID= 03
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Using the RGB DIGITAL connectors
The Link mode function allows you to adjust or set multiple projectors using the RGB DIGITAL and OPTION connectors.
The DVI DIGITAL input accepts up to the XGA (1024 x 768 @85Hz) signal.
NOTE: The Auto Adjust feature does not work for DVI digital signal. When DVI signal is selected and the image position is not corrected, adjust the horizontal andvertical position using the Position screen. See page E-31 for more details.
Connection for Double Stacking in Link Mode
DVI-D cable (supplied)
Connect source equipment to the master projector.
It is recommended that you use a commercially available distribution amplifier if you use signals other than VGA (640X480@60Hz) to XGA
(1024X768@85Hz) in Link mode.
OPTIONIN
OUTOPTIONIN
OUT
OUTPUTRGB DIGITALINPUT9OUTPUTRGB DIGITALINPUT9
Master
projector
Slave
projector
Bi-directional RS-232C cable (not supplied) Master projectorSlave projector
Link Mode
You can daisy-chain up to 16 projectors and operate them separately with the same remote control in wired operation.
Connecting a PC with the RGB digital connector
Connect the RGB DIGITAL IN connector of the projector to a digital connector of your computer.
RGB DIGITAL IN connector
DVI-D cable
RGB digital connector
NOTE:
*Use the supplied DVI-D cables for stacking.
*The end with the ferrite core should go to the RGB DIGITAL OUT-
PUT of the projector.
*Specify the DVI-D type when you buy DVI cable.
When you use commercially available DVI cables, they must be 5
m (16.4 feet) or less in length.
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Using The Menus
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu.
2. Use the ▲ or ▼ button on the remote control to select the sub menu.
3. The right-oriented delta symbol indicates further choices are avail-
able. Press the 
 button to highlight the item you want to adjust or set
in the selected menu.
4. Press the ▲ or ▼ button on the  remote control to select the item.
5. Press the ENTER button on the remote control to display the adjust-
ment screen or dialog box.
6. Adjust the level or turn the selected item on or off by using 

 or  on
the remote control. The on-screen slide bar will show you the amount
of increase or decrease.
NOTE: The change is stored automatically when any one of the following proce-
dures is performed:
* The on-screen disappears.
* The projector goes into standby.
* One input is switched to another.
7. Repeat steps 2-5 to adjust an additional item, or press the CANCEL
button on your remote control to quit.
Shutter mechanism
The projector is equipped with Shutter feature, which allows the user
to shut off the light completely on the screen. To use the shutter func-
tion, hold down the CTL button, and press the MUTE PICTURE button
on the remote control.
5. OPERATION
This section describes how to select a computer or video source, ad-
just the picture and sound, edit a signal and adjust all other settings
and adjustments for proper projector set-up.
General Controls
Before you turn on the projector ensure that the computer or video source
is turned on and that the lens cap is removed.
1. Turn On The ProjectorPlug the supplied power cable into the AC outlet. The main power
switch is on the front panel of the projector. By pushing up this switch,
the projector will go into its standby mode and the POWER indicator
will glow orange. Only after you press the POWER ON button on
the remote control or projector cabinet will the POWER indicator
turn to green and the projector will fully turn on.
2. Select The Computer Or Video SourcePress the INPUT button on the remote control to select the desired
source. Or press the MENU button on the remote control and use
the Source Select to select your video source: Video, S-Video, RGB,
Y/Cr/Cb, RGB Digital or SDI.
3. Adjust The ImagePress the ADJUST PICTURE button or the ADJUST WHITE BAL
on the remote control or select the [Advanced Menu] → [Adjust
(Source)] to adjust the picture.
4. Turn Off The ProjectorFirst press the POWER OFF button on the remote control or the
projector cabinet. Allow the fan to cool the projector for three min-
utes. This will extend the life of the lamp. After the cooling fan stops
working, the POWER indicator will change to a steady orange glow
and the projector will be in the stand-by mode. Then push down the
main power switch on the front panel. The POWER indicator will go
out. If you desire to move the projector then unplug the power cable.
IMPORTANT:
•The projector lamp has exceeded 750 hours of operation and should
be replaced. The projector will turn off and go into the standby mode
after 850 hours of service.
•The projector should be unplugged if it will not be used for an ex-
tended period.
•If you want to turn off the image briefly (five minutes or less), press
the MUTE PICTURE button instead of turning the projector off and
on.
•The projector will display a black, blue image or logo if no input signal
is present.
•Do not turn the projector off and then immediately back on. The Pro-
jector needs to cool down for three minutes before it is powered on
again.
CAUTION: Do not turn off the main power while the cooling fan is working.